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‘Movement’ in Union Talks

Talks between Cooper Tire & Rubber Co and the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) Local 752 for a new contract covering Cooper’s Texarkana, Arkansas, tyre plant are continuing. Tire Review has reported that both sides agreed to extend terms of the previous contract, which expired last week, at least until midnight on 12 March. Local 752 president David Boone told the Texarkana Gazette that the extension would hopefully give both sides time to reach a deal. “Both sides felt there is some movement,” Boone told the newspaper. “But we felt we didn’t have enough time to get there until Saturday midnight.” Healthcare costs and retiree benefits were the two main issues being discussed, he said.

10th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodway Hosts Visit by Large Retreading Equipment Manufacturer

Malaysian-based tread solutions company, Goodway, recently welcomed Dr Aldo Ghitturi, chairman of Italmatic Srl to its Nilai plant. The visit of one of the world’s largest retreading machine manufacturers was part of on-going efforts to foster closer business relationship between Malaysian and Italian companies. According to a Rubber Asia report, it is also part of Goodway’s vision and latest aggressive business expansion plans, which will see it form strategic alliances with reputable companies worldwide. Goodway is confident that it will soon form successful strategic partnerships that will help capture new markets in Europe. The venture is designed to raise the profile of ‘Supercool’ as a premium product in European markets.

10th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

USWA Begins Strike Preparation

The United Steelworkers of America union (USWA) has announced that it has begun conducting strike preparation meetings with employees at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (BFNAT) plants, according to Tire Review.

9th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Some North American Dealers Stockpile Tyres

WQOW-TV, a Wisconsin, US, news station has reported on how some American dealers are stockpiling tyres, Tire Review has reported. According to the report, which aired on 7 March, “retailers are treading on thin rubber. There is a shortage of tyres, especially large ones used for construction equipment and semi-trucks. Manufacturers say they haven’t seen demand this high since 1999. Many tyres are being shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan for building projects and China is using more on mining equipment.”

9th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Time for Goodyear to Set Foot in Russia?

Speculation that the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co will enter the Russian tyre market with a big investment is starting to become more concrete. Reports by a Russian analyst explain that the American tyre giant has shown the “most interest” on the subject of a partial takeover of joint-stock company, Nizhnekamskshina.

9th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Cooper Promotes Marketing Executives

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has made a number of new appointments, including the promotion of Ed Reading to vice president of international sales and marketing, writes Tire Review. In his new role, Mr Reading will be responsible for coordinating sales and marketing strategies for all Cooper products sold outside the US, as well as export sales from the US.

In addition, Cooper named Matthew Moore as manager of programme pricing. Mr Moore will be responsible for determining prices on Cooper tyre brands. Finally, Chris Barbara was named sales training manager, and will be responsible for developing and facilitating training for Cooper’s dealers and sales force.

9th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

If There’s an “R” in the Month!

“The atrocious road conditions of recent weeks has spawned some debate on the safety benefits of certain vehicles, centring on ultra strong safety shells, anti lock brakes and safety bags protecting every part of the drivers anatomy! However there does not seem to be any reference to the one component which largely dictates exactly where the vehicle is going – the tyres.” This was the recent comment of NTDA director, Richard Edy, in a statement concerning the UK’s current campaign for the introduction of ‘cold’ weather tyres.

7th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Lanxess Inaugrates New HQ

Lanxess, the Japanese subsidiary of the Leverkusen-based chemicals group, has inaugurated its new headquarters in Tokyo.

Referring to the ceremony, Dr Martin Wienkenhöver, Lanxess board member, who is in charge of Asian business, said that Japan is “the most important market in Asia.” The company manufacturers solid rubber for automotive tyres in Japan and other countries.

7th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Industrial Service Strengthened

ATS Euromaster has launched a specialised industrial service that will allow customers to obtain almost any type of tyre, from wheelbarrows to forklifts to mobile cranes. Introduced in response to “customer demand”, the service will be available at 31 of its centres across the UK.

7th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

P&G Exec to Leave Goodyear Board

Susan Arnold, vice chair for global beauty care at Procter & Gamble Co., will not stand for re-election to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s board of directors, the Cincinnati Business Courier has reported. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Goodyear said that Susan Arnold is leaving the board “as a result of her increased responsibilities at the Procter & Gamble Co,” after being part of Goodyear’s board since January 2003. Forbes magazine has named Susan Arnold as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world. She has been with Cincinnati-based P&G for 24 years.

4th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Major CEOs Agree to Address Policy Issues

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has reported that 11 CEOs from tyre companies in Europe, Japan, South Korea and North America met in Geneva during the Geneva Motor Show to discuss common global policy issues faced by the industry. According to news published by Tire Review, the CEOs discussed environmental and health and safety matters, and reached a consensus on two major issues.

The companies agreed to address industry policy issues of tyre materials and tyre wear particles. As part of that, they agreed to initiate independent research on these issues by establishing two project teams that will report back to the group. Participating in the discussions were the chief executives of Bridgestone Corp., Continental AG, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Hankook Tire Co., Kumho Tire Co., Groupe Michelin, Pirelli & Cie SpA, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd., Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., and Yokohama Rubber Co.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the European Association of the Rubber Industry – BLIC, the Japanese Automotive Tire Manufacturers Association, the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association and the Rubber Manufacturers Association.

4th March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Think Before You Drive’

Bridgestone and the FIA have launched a joint global road safety campaign. Designed to help reduce road deaths, the ‘Think Before You Drive’ campaign is due to be launched in May at the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix in Barcelona.

3rd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Raises Retread Material Prices in US

In the US, Goodyear Tire & Rubber has raised prices on its pre-cure tread stock and cushion gum by up to 6 per cent. The increases came into effect on 1 March, Tire Review has reported. The company said the increases were necessary due to the “increasing costs of raw material, higher energy charges and rising transportation costs.” Prices on the company’s Ultima brand of pre-cure tread stock increased by up to 8 per cent, while prices for strip and slab rubber were bumped up by up to 7 per cent, according to Tire Review.

3rd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Backs Out of Qingdao Agreement

Continental AG has retreated from its memorandum of understanding with China’s Qingdao Doublestar, Bloomberg has reported. A Continental spokesperson told Tyres & Accessories that the decision was made recently when the company realised it would not be able to gain a majority share in the Chinese joint venture. Because the decision was taken at this early stage, no money has been lost, the representative said.

2nd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA Names Summit Participants

TIA has named the participants in the first Commercial Tire Executive Summit, which will be held April 20 during the forthcoming World Tire Expo at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Lousiville. Tire Review has reported that the summit, entitled “The Commercial Truck Tire Industry: Here and Now,” will include “an energetic discussion of current issues and how they are impacting the commercial tyre industry right now,” according to TIA.

2nd March 2005/by Tyrepress Editors